Topic: Fitness & Training

Does Lifting Cause Women to Bulk Up?

Listen up ladies, this blog is for you! Do you avoid weight training because you’re afraid of “bulking up” and becoming man-like? It’s not uncommon for women to think this […]

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Best Workouts for Limited Time

When trying to keep a routine going, there can be many things in the way. For most people, the biggest obstacle is time. It can be a challenge to find […]

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10 Simple Hacks to Get the Most from Your Workout

Feel like you’re not getting as much out of your workouts as you’d like? A lot comes down to your form. Try these 10 simple workout hacks to start seeing […]

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Recovering From Vacation – Getting Back Into Gear

You’ve just gone on a nice relaxing vacation. You’ve given your body and mind time to rest. But now you’re home and it’s time to get back to your routine. […]

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The Importance of Balancing Your Workouts

Have you ever seen someone who has a really strong upper body but skinny legs? Or perhaps you’ve noticed someone who has toned calves but not much upper body strength? […]

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The 411 on Plyometrics

We’ve talked all month about aiming high, but how about getting physically higher off the ground? Let’s discuss plyometrics– where short bursts of jumping or climbing help you exert maximum […]

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Walkthrough of an Elite Fitness Assessment

You know you’ve heard us talk about them – the fitness assessment – but perhaps you don’t exactly know what it is and have been afraid to try or are […]

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Trainer Highlight: Marshal Stich

Marshal Stich is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor at Elite Sports Club-River Glen and Elite Sports Club-North Shore. Marshal loves to teach his clients all about health […]

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